Worker's equipment

Abstract

To provide a worker mounting fixture that reduces burden on a worker when handling an information processing device.SOLUTION: A worker mounting fixture (1) worn by a worker (3) who performs work using an information processing device (2) includes: a device holding unit (100) that holds the information processing device in a state where a display surface of the information processing device can be observed; a protection unit (120) that is connected to the device holding unit and capable of changing a relative position to the device holding unit to a position that covers the display surface of the information processing device held by the device holding unit and a position that allows the display surface to be observed; and a belt unit (140, 145, 150, 155) that is fitted to the protection unit and positions the protection unit in front of the worker. The device holding unit and the protection unit are connected by the belt unit at an end that is farthest from the head of the worker when the protection unit is positioned in front of a user of the information processing device. The device holding unit includes an opening / closing unit (110) that can cover and expose a part of a surface of the information processing device that it holds, opposite to the display surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a wearing device for a worker, and more particularly to a wearing device worn by a worker who performs work using a portable information processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the use of portable information processing devices such as smartphones and tablet computers has been increasing in the work of inspecting structures such as expressways, from the perspective of improving work efficiency, information sharing, etc. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a work support system that supports inspection and maintenance work of facility equipment by allowing workers who inspect equipment in facilities such as roads, tunnels, bridges, buildings, and apartment buildings to input inspection results into a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, and then transferring the input inspection results from the mobile terminal to a center server for storage. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-49828 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when workers inspect the above-mentioned roads, tunnels, bridges, etc., they must handle the portable information processing device such as a tablet computer with care when working with the device to prevent work from being stopped due to dropping, etc., damage to the portable information processing device, etc. Furthermore, even when the portable information processing device is not in use, for example, while moving to a work location, while working with tools or equipment, etc., they must handle the device with care to prevent work from being stopped due to dropping or hitting a structure, etc., or damage to the portable information processing device, etc.

[0005] In one aspect, the present invention aims to reduce the burden on an operator in handling a portable information processing device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect, the worker's wearing equipment is worn by a worker performing work using an information processing device, and includes: a device holding part that holds the information processing device in a state where the display surface of the information processing device can be observed; a protection part that is connected to the device holding part and whose relative position with respect to the device holding part can be changed between a position that covers the display surface of the information processing device held by the device holding part and a position where the display surface can be observed; and a belt part that is attached to the protection part and positions the protection part in front of the worker, wherein the device holding part and the protection part are connected at an end that is farther from the worker's head when the protection part is positioned in front of the user of the information processing device by the belt part, and the device holding part has an opening / closing part that can cover and expose a portion of the surface of the information processing device that is held on the opposite side to the display surface. death , The belt portion has a pair of shoulder strap portions that are hung on the right and left shoulders of the worker, and a waist strap portion that extends around the worker's waist, and the length of each of the pair of shoulder strap portions and the waist strap portion is adjustable. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the above-described aspect, it is possible to reduce the burden on the worker in handling the portable information processing device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of a worker wearing equipment according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view showing an example of an external configuration of the worker wearing equipment according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating an example of use of the worker wearing equipment according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration example of a device holding portion in the worker wearing equipment according to one embodiment. [Figure 5]FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged front view illustrating a configuration example of an opening / closing section of the worker wearing equipment according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an example of a method for producing the device holder. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating a configuration example of an article hanging portion in the worker wearing equipment according to one embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a rear view illustrating another example of use of the worker wearing equipment according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are merely examples of the worker wearing equipment according to the present invention. Furthermore, the worker wearing equipment illustrated in the referenced Figs. 1 to 7 is shown in its entirety or in part as a schematic representation, and detailed configurations are omitted, in order to make the characteristics of the worker wearing equipment according to the present invention easier to understand. Furthermore, the directions of "front," "rear," "up," "down," "right," and "left" shown in each referenced figure are approximate directions as seen from a worker standing upright wearing the worker wearing equipment.

[0010] Fig. 1 is a front view showing an example of the external configuration of the wearing equipment for a worker according to one embodiment, Fig. 2 is a rear view showing an example of the external configuration of the wearing equipment for a worker according to one embodiment, and Fig. 3 is a side view illustrating an example of use of the wearing equipment for a worker according to one embodiment.

[0011] The worker wearing equipment 1 (hereinafter referred to as "wearing equipment 1") illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 is worn by a worker performing work using a portable information processing device 2 (hereinafter referred to as "tablet terminal 2"), such as a tablet computer. An example of work using the tablet terminal 2 may be inspection work on roads, tunnels, bridges, etc. The tablet terminal 2 is a general-purpose computer having a touch panel display in which a position detector (digitizer) serving as an input unit is superimposed on a display surface such as a liquid crystal display, and a communication interface that enables wireless or wired communication with external devices. The tablet terminal 2 may also be equipped with a photographing function, such as a digital camera.

[0012] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the wearing tool 1 has a device holding part 100 on which a tablet terminal 2 is placed and held, and a protection part 120 connected to the device holding part 100. The device holding part 100 is configured so that the tablet terminal 2 can be placed and held with the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2 in an open state (in other words, a state in which the worker 3 can observe and operate the touch panel display 200) (see FIG. 3). The device holding part 100 in the wearing tool 1 of this embodiment is also provided with an opening / closing part 110 that allows a digital camera provided on the surface of the held tablet terminal 2 facing the device holding part 100 to be used while the tablet terminal 2 is held by the device holding part 100. The opening / closing part 110 and the surrounding configuration of the device holding part 100 will be described later with reference to FIG. 5.

[0013] The device holding unit 100 is preferably configured to be capable of placing and holding multiple types of tablet terminals 2 having similar external dimensions, and is not limited to a specific model. Furthermore, the device holding unit 100 is preferably configured to be capable of holding a tablet terminal 2 with a case 4 attached, as described below with reference to FIG. 4. The case 4 may be a hard case that provides one or more functions for protecting the tablet terminal 2, such as shock resistance, dust resistance, and waterproofing. When the device holding unit 100 holds a tablet terminal 2 without a case 4 attached, the device holding unit 100 may have an additional function for protecting the tablet terminal 2.

[0014] The protective unit 120 is connected to the device holding unit 100 in such a manner that its relative position with respect to the device holding unit 100 can be changed between a position where it covers and protects the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2 held by the device holding unit 100, and a position where the worker 3 can observe and operate the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2. The configuration of the connecting portion between the device holding unit 100 and the protective unit 120 is not limited to a specific configuration. For example, the device holding unit 100 and the protective unit 120 can be connected by sewing together one side of a piece of cloth (fabric) used to make the device holding unit 100 and another side of a piece of cloth used to make the protective unit 120. Alternatively, the device holding unit 100 and the protective unit 120 may be connected by a single piece of cloth having a portion used as the material for the device holding unit 100 and a portion used as the material for the protective unit 120.

[0015] The relationship between the connecting portion of the device holding unit 100 with the protector 120 and the orientation of the tablet terminal 2 held by the device holding unit 100 is not limited to a specific relationship. For example, if the screen displayed on the touch panel display 200 when the worker 3 operates the tablet terminal 2 is a screen suitable for display in landscape orientation, one of the edges of the device holding unit 100 on which the tablet terminal 2 is placed along the long side of the tablet terminal 2 is connected to the protector 120.

[0016] Furthermore, the device holding unit 100 and the protecting unit 120 can maintain a state in which the tablet terminal 2 held by the device holding unit 100 is protected by the protecting unit 120 by fastening a flap 121 provided on the side (upper end) of the protecting unit 120 opposite to the connecting portion with the device holding unit 100 to the device holding unit 100. The method for fastening the flap 121 to the device holding unit 100 is not limited to a specific method. The flap 121 can be fastened to the device holding unit 100 by a fastener such as a hook-and-loop fastener or a snap button. Furthermore, instead of the flap 121, a connecting device such as a side release buckle may be used to connect the belt on the device holding unit 100 side to the belt on the protecting unit 120 side, thereby maintaining a state in which the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2 is protected by the protecting unit 120.

[0017] When wearing the wearing tool 1 of this embodiment, as illustrated in Fig. 3, the worker 3 wears the wearing tool 1 so that he or she can operate the tablet terminal 2 while wearing it. That is, the face of the protection part 120 opposite to the face that faces the device holding part 100 (in other words, the face that faces and protects the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2) faces the front of the worker 3 (for example, the chest or abdomen). For this reason, the protection part 120 is attached with a belt part for positioning the protection part 120 in front of the worker 3 so that the connecting part with the device holding part 100 is oriented at the bottom when worn. The belt part of the wearing tool 1 illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3 includes a pair of shoulder parts 140, 145, a pair of waist-wrapping parts 150, 155, and a cushion part 160.

[0018] The pair of shoulder straps 140, 145 are each belt-like components whose length can be adjusted using a tape adjuster or the like (not shown). One end of each of the shoulder straps 140, 145 is attached to the side of the protective unit 120 opposite to the side to which the device holding unit 100 is connected, and the other end is attached to the cushion unit 160. When wearing the wearing tool 1, the shoulder strap 140 attached to the right end of the protective unit 120 is hung on the right shoulder of the worker 3, and the shoulder strap 145 attached to the left end of the protective unit 120 is hung on the left shoulder of the worker 3. By adjusting the length of the shoulder straps 140, 145, for example, the vertical position (height) of the protective unit 120 in front of the worker 3 can be adjusted so that the worker 3 can easily operate the tablet terminal 2.

[0019] The pair of waist wrapping sections 150, 155 are each belt-like components whose length can be adjusted using a tape adjuster or the like (not shown), and are composed of two belts connected by a connector such as a side release buckle (not shown). Of the two connected belts of the waist wrapping section 150, one end of one belt is attached to the lower side of the right side of the protection section 120 (at a position close to the connector with the device holding section 100), and one end of the other belt is attached to the cushion section 160. Of the two connected belts of the waist wrapping section 155, one end of one belt is attached to the lower side of the left side of the protection section 120 (at a position close to the connector with the device holding section 100), and one end of the other belt is attached to the cushion section 160. When wearing the wearing device 1, for example, first, the connection between the two belts by the connectors of either or both of the waist wrapping section 150 and the waist wrapping section 155 is released, and then the pair of shoulder strap sections 140, 145 are hung on the shoulders. Thereafter, the two belts, with either or both of the waist wrapping section 150 and the waist wrapping section 155 disconnected, are connected together. At this time, the length of the waist wrapping sections 150 and 155 is adjusted to position the protective section 120 in the left-right direction, thereby adjusting the left-right position (height) of the protective section 120 in front of the worker 3. Furthermore, for example, by adjusting the length of the waist wrapping sections 150 and 155 to fit the size of the worker 3's waist, the position of the protective section 120 in front of the worker 3 can be stabilized, and shaking of the protective section 120 and the device holding section 100 when the worker 3 moves can be prevented.

[0020] The cushion part 160 to which the pair of shoulder parts 140, 145 and the pair of waist wrapping parts 150, 155 are attached distributes the load acting on the back of the worker 3 wearing the wearing tool 1.

[0021] When the worker 3 wears the wearing tool 1, as illustrated in FIG. 3 , the device holding part 100 can be opened forward around a connecting part between the protection part 120 and the device holding part 100, which is positioned in front of the worker 3, as a fulcrum. The device holding part 100 opened forward is supported at a predetermined angle (e.g., 80 to 90 degrees) relative to the protection part 120 by a hanging band 130 having a first hanging part 132 and a second hanging part 134. For example, when viewed from the worker 3 wearing the wearing tool 1, the left end of the device holding part 100 is supported by the first hanging part 132, and the right end is supported by the second hanging part 134. Therefore, the worker 3 can, for example, observe and operate the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2 held by the device holding part 100 opened forward, even if the worker 3 does not hold the device holding part 100 himself. A specific example of a method for attaching the hanging band 130 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

[0022] On the other hand, when the tablet terminal 2 is not in use, the device holding unit 100 is closed so that the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2 held by the device holding unit 100 faces the protective unit 120. For example, a flap 121 (see FIG. 1 ) provided at the upper end of the protective unit 120 can be fastened to the device holding unit 100. The flap 121 and the device holding unit 100 can be fastened using a fastener such as a hook-and-loop fastener, so that the device holding unit 100 can be kept closed when the tablet terminal 2 is not in use. Furthermore, by adjusting the lengths of the pair of shoulder straps 140, 145 and the pair of waist straps 150, 155, the protective unit 120 can be positioned (disposed) in front of the worker 3 so as to prevent displacement during work. Therefore, the worker 3 wearing the wearing tool 1 of this embodiment can carry the tablet terminal 2 without the tablet terminal 2 interfering with the worker 3's work when not in use. Furthermore, when the device holding part 100 is closed, the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2 is protected by the protection part 120 located between the tablet terminal 2 and the front of the worker 3. This reduces the burden on the worker 3 regarding handling the tablet terminal 2 when the tablet terminal 2 is not in use.

[0023] Fig. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of the configuration of a device holding section in the worker wearing equipment according to one embodiment. Fig. 5 is a partially enlarged front view illustrating an example of the configuration of an opening / closing section in the device holding section and its surroundings. Fig. 5(a) illustrates an example of the state of the device holding section 100 when the camera is not in use, and Fig. 5(b) illustrates an example of the state of the device holding section 100 when the camera is in use. Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an example of a method for creating the device holding section.

[0024] As illustrated in Figure 4, the device holding part 100 in the wearing device 1 of this embodiment has a surface 101 that faces the protective part 120 when closed, which is provided with a pair of holding members 102, 103 that hold the tablet terminal 2, and fastening members 104 to 107.

[0025] The pair of holding members 102, 103 extend along the upper and lower edges of the tablet terminal 2 placed on the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 as viewed from the worker 3, and are members that prevent the tablet terminal 2 from shifting in the front-to-back direction when in use (or the up-to-down direction when not in use) and from falling off (dropping) from the device holding unit 100. As illustrated in FIG. 6 , each of the pair of holding members 102, 103 has a first portion attached (e.g., sewn) to the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100, a second portion continuing from the first portion and facing the side of the tablet terminal 2, and a third portion continuing from the second portion and facing the edge of the top surface of the tablet terminal 2 (the surface on which the touch panel display 200 is provided). The third portions of the holding members 102, 103 each have a portion extending along the left edge and a portion extending along the right edge of the tablet terminal 2, at the left and right ends as viewed from the worker 3 wearing the wearing tool 1. The second portions of the holding members 102, 103 are made to be easily deformable so that they can hold a variety of tablet terminals 2 with different thicknesses. The third portions of the holding members 102, 103 are made to be less likely to deform by inserting a core or the like to prevent the tablet terminals 2 from falling off. The configuration and manufacturing method of the holding members 102, 103 are not limited to a specific configuration and manufacturing method. For example, the holding members 102, 103 may each be made using an elastic material that allows the cross-sectional shape of its transverse cross section (the cross-sectional shape in a plane including the front-to-back and up-to-down directions in FIG. 3 ) to be deformed to the extent that the function of holding the tablet terminal 2 is not impaired.

[0026] The fastening members 104 to 107 are flap-shaped members provided along the left and right edges of the tablet terminal 2 placed on the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 as seen from the operator 3, and are members that prevent the tablet terminal 2 placed on the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 from shifting in the left-right direction by fastening to the holding member 102 or the holding member 103. The method of fastening the holding member 102 to the fastening members 104 and 105, respectively, and the method of fastening the holding member 103 to the fastening members 106 and 107, respectively, are not limited to a specific method. The holding member 102 to the fastening members 104 and 105, respectively, and the holding member 103 to the fastening members 106 and 107, respectively, are fastened by, for example, hook-and-loop fasteners.

[0027] As described above, the device holding unit 100 in the wearing tool 1 of this embodiment is provided with an opening / closing unit 110 that enables a digital camera provided on the surface 101 of the held tablet terminal 2 that faces the device holding unit 100 to be used while the tablet terminal 2 is held by the device holding unit 100. Here, with reference to Fig. 5, an example of the configuration of the opening / closing unit 110 and its surroundings in the device holding unit 100 will be described.

[0028] Some tablet terminals 2 held by the device holding portion 100 of the wearing tool 1 of this embodiment have a camera 210 on the side opposite to the side on which the touch panel display 200 is provided. When carrying this type of tablet terminal 2, for example, images of inspection points taken by the camera 210 of the tablet terminal 2 can be recorded and stored together with the inspection results, and can be used for diagnosis using images, etc.

[0029] However, if the camera 210 of the tablet terminal 2 held by the device holding unit 100 is always exposed, there is a risk that the lens may become scratched or dirty during work, making it impossible to take appropriate photographs. For this reason, in the wearing device 1 of this embodiment, when the camera 210 of the tablet terminal 2 is not in use, the opening / closing unit 110 is not folded back and the camera 210 is kept covered, as shown in FIG. 5(a), thereby preventing the lens of the camera 210 from becoming scratched or dirty during work. On the other hand, when taking photographs with the camera 210 of the tablet terminal 2, the opening / closing unit 110 is folded back to expose the camera 210, as shown in FIG. 5(b). This makes it possible to take images of inspection locations, for example, without using a camera separate from the tablet terminal 2 that has the same functions as the camera 210 and without removing the tablet terminal 2 from the device holding unit 100.

[0030] The configuration of the opening / closing section 110 in the device holding section 100 is not limited to a specific configuration. For example, the reversibly foldable opening / closing section 110 may be provided by dividing a resin plate for supporting the tablet terminal 2, sandwiching the resin plates between pieces of cloth, and sewing them together to create the device holding section 100. Alternatively, the reversibly foldable opening / closing section 110 may be provided by sandwiching a single resin plate with a thinned, linear fold between pieces of cloth and sewing them together to create the device holding section 100.

[0031] If the opening / closing section 110 is provided on the device holding unit 100, it may be impossible to attach the fastening member 105, a portion of the first portion of the holding member 102 that overlaps with the opening / closing section 110, to the device holding unit 100, which may result in the tablet terminal 2 not being stably held. For this reason, in the wearing device 1 of this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 5(b), a reinforcing member 111 to which the first portion of the holding member 102, the fastening member 105, etc., can be sewn is provided at the upper left corner of the device holding unit 100 that is opened by folding back the opening / closing section 110. The reinforcing member 111 has, for example, a first portion 111a extending from the upper left corner along the upper edge when viewed from the worker 3 wearing the wearing device 1 in the opened device holding unit 100, and a second portion 111b extending from the upper left corner along the left edge. The first part 111a and the second part 111b of the reinforcing member 111 may be made by sewing together separate belt-shaped pieces of cloth (fabric) into an L shape, or may be made by folding a single belt-shaped piece of cloth (fabric) into an L shape.

[0032] The first portion 111a of the reinforcing member 111 extends beyond the boundary (fold line 110a) of the opening / closing portion 110 to the portion of the device holding portion 100 that holds the tablet terminal 2, and a portion 111c that overlaps with the device holding portion 100 is sewn to the device holding portion 100. In addition, the first portion of the holding member 102 is sewn to the portion of the first portion 111a of the reinforcing member 111 that overlaps with the opening / closing portion 110.

[0033] The second portion 111b of the reinforcing member 111 extends beyond the boundary (fold line 110a) of the opening / closing portion 110 to the portion of the device holding portion 100 that holds the tablet terminal 2, and a portion 111d that overlaps with the device holding portion 100 is sewn to the device holding portion 100. In addition, fastening members 105 and 107 are sewn to the second portion 111b of the reinforcing member 111. Note that in FIG. 6, the fastening member 107 that is attached to the portion of the device holding portion 100 that holds the tablet terminal 2 is also sewn to the reinforcing member 111, but the fastening member 107 may also be sewn directly to the device holding portion 100.

[0034] In the wearing tool 1 having such a reinforcing member 111, the first portion of the holding member 102 and the fastening member 105 described above with reference to Fig. 3 are attached to the device holding part 100 via the reinforcing member 111 by a method such as sewing them to the reinforcing member 111. This allows the upper left corner of the tablet terminal 2 held by the surface 101 of the device holding part 100 to be stably held as viewed from the worker 3 (the portion on the back where the camera 210 is located).

[0035] The position of the opening / closing part 110 is not limited to the upper left corner of the device holding part 100 as illustrated in Figures 1 and 5. For example, if the camera of the tablet terminal 2 held by the device holding part 100 is located at the upper right corner in Figure 1, the foldable opening / closing part 110 may be provided at the upper right corner of the device holding part 100. Furthermore, the shape of the folded part of the opening / closing part 110 is not limited to a triangular shape as illustrated in Figures 5(a) and 5(b), but may be a substantially rectangular shape that includes all or part of the left end, all or part of the right end, or all or part of the top end of the device holding part 100.

[0036] 3, the wearing device 1 of this embodiment is provided with a hanging band 130 that supports the opened device holding part 100. As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 6, the hanging band 130 in the wearing device 1 of this embodiment is made up of a single band (belt) that includes a first hanging part 132 that supports the device holding part 100 at the left end of the device holding part 100, and a second hanging part 134 that supports the device holding part 100 at the right end of the device holding part 100.

[0037] The hanging band 130, which is made up of a single band, has one end 131 attached to the protective part 120 at a position that is the upper left corner as seen by the worker 3 wearing the wearing device 1, and the other end 133 attached to the protective part 120 at a position that is the upper right corner as seen by the worker 3 wearing the wearing device 1. The one end 131 and the other end 133 of the hanging band 130 are sewn to the protective part 120, for example.

[0038] The first hanging portion 132 of the hanging band 130, continuing from one end 131, is attached to the device holding portion 100 so as to support the device holding portion 100 between the end of the device holding portion 100 on the side of the connection portion with the protective portion 120 and the opposite end on the left side as seen from the worker 3 wearing the wearing tool 1. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 6 , the first hanging portion 132 is sewn to the second portion 111b of the reinforcing member 111, and is attached to the device holding portion 100 via the reinforcing member 111, thereby supporting the opened device holding portion 100. At this time, the first hanging portion 132 is sewn to the second portion 111b of the reinforcing member 111 between the portion of the second portion 111b where the fastening member 105 is sewn and the portion of the fastening member 107 where the fastening member 107 is sewn.

[0039] Furthermore, the first suspending portion 132 and the second suspending portion 134 of the suspending band 130 in the wearing device 1 of this embodiment are different portions of a single band. As illustrated in FIG. 6 , the suspending band 130 has, between the first suspending portion 132 and the second suspending portion 134, a first intermediate portion 135 extending along the second portion 111b of the reinforcing member 111 and a second intermediate portion 136 extending along the first portion of the holding member 102. The first intermediate portion 135 is sewn to the second portion 111b of the reinforcing member 111. A section 136a of the second intermediate portion 136 overlapping with a section 102a of the first portion of the holding member 102 that is sewn to the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 is sewn to the device holding unit 100 together with the first portion of the holding member 102. The section 136b of the second intermediate portion 136 that overlaps with the section 102b sewn to the second portion 111b of the reinforcing member 111 at the first portion of the retaining member 102 is sewn to the reinforcing member 111 together with the first portion of the retaining member 102.

[0040] The second hanging portion 134 of the hanging band 130, continuing from the other end 133, is attached to the device holding unit 100 so as to support the device holding unit 100 near the end opposite the end of the connecting portion with the protective portion 120 on the right side of the device holding unit 100 as seen from the worker 3 wearing the harness 1. Specifically, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 6, the second hanging portion 134 is folded back in the direction of the sewn portion of the first portion of the holding member 102 at a position between the upper end of the device holding unit 100 and the sewn portion of the first portion of the holding member 102, and continues to the above-mentioned second intermediate portion 136. In other words, the end of the second hanging portion 134 opposite to the other end 133 is sewn to the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 together with the first portion of the holding member 102, so that the second hanging portion 134 can support the opened device holding unit 100.

[0041] In this way, by supporting the opened device holding unit 100 with the first hanging part 132 on the left side of the tablet terminal 2 and the second hanging part 134 on the right side as viewed from the worker 3, tilting (twisting) of the device holding unit 100 from side to side can be suppressed, and the device holding unit 100 can be stably supported. In addition, by making the hanging band 130 from a single belt and attaching the first intermediate part 135 and the second intermediate part 136 between the first hanging part 132 and the second hanging part 134 to the device holding unit 100 via the reinforcing member 111, the strength of the upper end part of the device holding unit 100 can be increased. This reduces the burden on the worker 3, who must be careful not to drop the tablet terminal 2 due to the tilt of the opened device holding unit 100, for example. Furthermore, since the device holding part 100 can be stably supported, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility and operability of the touch panel display 200 of the tablet terminal 2 due to shaking of the device holding part 100, etc. Note that the configuration and attachment method of the first intermediate part 135 and the second intermediate part 136 in the hanging band 130 are not limited to the configuration and attachment method described above with reference to FIG.

[0042] 4 and 6, the first hanging part 132 and the second hanging part 134 that support the opened device holding part 100 may have different distances from the upper end of the device holding part 100 to the position that supports the device holding part 100. In this case, for example, by moving the attachment position of the second hanging part 134 and the device holding part 100 closer to the upper end on the side opposite to the left end (i.e., the right end) of the device holding part 100 where the opening / closing part 110 is provided, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the workability of holding the tablet terminal 2, the operability of the tablet terminal 2, and the like.

[0043] FIG. 4 shows an example of a method for placing and holding a tablet terminal 2 with a case 4 attached on the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100. When placing the tablet terminal 2 on the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100, the fastening members 104 and 106 at the left end of the device holding unit 100 are removed from the holding members 102 and 103, respectively, and the tablet terminal 2 with the case 4 attached is inserted between the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 and the second and third portions of the holding members 102 and 103. Then, for example, the fastening members 104 and 106 are fastened to the holding members 102 and 103 by adjusting them so that the tablet terminal 2 with the case 4 attached is properly held by the second and third portions of the holding members 102 and 103. This adjustment may include, for example, adjusting the fastening positions of the fastening members 105 and 107 at the right end of the device holding unit 100 and the holding members 102 and 103. By adjusting the fastening positions of the holding members 102 and 103 and the fastening members 104 to 107, the tablet terminal 2 placed on the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 can be held appropriately so as not to fall off.

[0044] The case 4 is not limited to a specific configuration as long as it corresponds to the type (model, external dimensions, etc.) of the tablet terminal 2. The case 4 may be a hard case including components made of a hard material that provides one or more functions of shock resistance, waterproofing, dustproofing, etc. to the tablet terminal 2. The case 4 may be separate from the tablet terminal 2 (detachable), or may be integrated with the housing of the tablet terminal 2. Note that the tablet terminal 2 held by the device holding unit 100 may not have the case 4 attached.

[0045] The configuration of the members used to hold the tablet terminal 2 on the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 is not limited to the combination of the holding members 102 and 103 and the fastening members 104 to 107 described above with reference to Fig. 4. For example, the members for holding the tablet terminal 2 may be a combination of holding members extending along the left, bottom, and right edges of the tablet terminal 2 placed on the surface 101 of the device holding unit 100 as seen by the worker 3, and fastening members provided on the edge that is the top edge.

[0046] In this way, when inserting the tablet terminal 2 from the right side of the device holding unit 100 to which the second hanging part 134 is attached, if the second hanging part 134 is attached at a position corresponding to the socket, for example, the second hanging part 134 may get caught when inserting the tablet terminal 2, making it difficult to insert the tablet terminal 2 smoothly. Also, for example, when the worker 3 operates the tablet terminal 2 with his or her right hand, if the second hanging part 134 is attached at a position corresponding to the socket, the second hanging part 134 may hit the right hand, making it difficult to operate the tablet terminal 2. Therefore, for example, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 6 , by attaching the second hanging part 134 to the device holding unit 100 at a position close to the upper end of the device holding unit 100, it is possible to prevent the second hanging part 134 from getting caught when inserting the tablet terminal 2 and to prevent the second hanging part 134 from making it difficult to operate the tablet terminal 2.

[0047] In the wearing device 1 of this embodiment, either the first hanging portion 132 or the second hanging portion 134 of the hanging band 130 may be omitted. For example, when the worker 3 operates the tablet terminal 2 with his / her right hand, omitting the second hanging portion 134 at the right end can suppress, for example, a decrease in operability due to the presence of the second hanging portion 134. Furthermore, the hanging band 130 may be separated into a first band having the first hanging portion 132 and a second band having the second hanging portion 134, for example, with the first intermediate portion 135 and the second intermediate portion 136 omitted in part or in whole.

[0048] Furthermore, the wearing device 1 of this embodiment is configured to enable safe and efficient performance of an entire series of tasks, including tasks using the tablet terminal 2. In other words, the wearing device 1 of this embodiment is designed so that carrying the tablet terminal 2 does not interfere with tasks that do not use the tablet terminal 2.

[0049] Fig. 7 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating a configuration example of an article hanging part in the wearing equipment for a worker according to one embodiment. Fig. 8 is a rear view illustrating another example of use of the wearing equipment for a worker according to one embodiment.

[0050] The work performed by the worker 3 wearing the harness 1 of this embodiment may include work using the tablet terminal 2 and is not limited to a specific work. The work performed by the worker 3 wearing the harness 1 may be the inspection work of roads, tunnels, bridges, etc., as described above. Furthermore, since standards (e.g., color, etc.) are established for the clothing and various harnesses worn by the worker 3 depending on the type of work, it is preferable that the harness 1 meets such standards. For example, workers 3 working on expressways are required to wear work clothes made of fabric with high visibility colors (e.g., fluorescent orange-red) or retroreflective materials so that they can be clearly seen by passing vehicles, etc. When such workers 3 wear the harness 1, it is preferable to select the color, etc., of the material of the harness 1 so as to minimize the reduction in visibility caused by the harness 1.

[0051] For example, in the wearing equipment 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 , it is preferable to use fabric of a color identical to or similar to the color of the work clothes worn by the worker 3 (e.g., fluorescent orange red, etc.) on the surface of the device holding unit 100 opposite the surface 101 that holds the tablet terminal 2. In other words, on the surface that is visible in front of the worker 3 when the device holding unit 100 is closed, the color of the work clothes that is hidden by the wearing equipment 1 can be compensated for by the color of the device holding unit 100 of the wearing equipment 1, thereby suppressing a decrease in visibility. Furthermore, by using a highly visible color (e.g., fluorescent orange red, etc.) for the surface that is visible in front of the worker 3 when the device holding unit 100 is closed, a highly visible color can be added, for example, in cases where high visibility is not required for the color of the work clothes worn by the worker 3 (e.g., when gray or navy blue work clothes are acceptable). Note that the highly visible color is not limited to the fluorescent orange red illustrated as an example, and other colors may be used.

[0052] 1 has four reflective tapes 112-115 extending in the left-right direction on a surface that appears to overlap the front of the worker 3 when the device holding unit 100 is closed. Each of the reflective tapes 112-115 is a fabric tape with a retroreflective material on the outward-facing surface, and is sewn to the device holding unit 100. Three of the four reflective tapes 112-115, 112-114, each have five loop portions divided in the left-right direction. For example, the reflective tape 112 is sewn at six locations, including both ends in the left-right direction, to the surface 108 of the device holding unit 100 opposite the surface 101 that holds the tablet terminal 2, as shown in FIG. 7. The portions of the reflective tape 112 between the two adjacent sewn portions and the surface 108 of the device holding unit 100 form loop portions 112a, 112b, .... Although not shown, the reflective tapes 113 and 114 are also provided with similar loop portions.

[0053] The loop portions of the reflective tapes 112-114 can be used to hang and fasten items such as pens 5, chalk, tools, inspection equipment, whistles, etc. that are carried during work using a hook member such as a carabiner 6. Items such as pens 5 are connected to the hook member such as a carabiner 6 using, for example, an elastic curl cord 7 or a wire reel, and by hanging and fastening the hook member to the loop portions, various items that can be used during work can be carried efficiently and the items can be prevented from falling. Note that the loop portions of the reflective tapes 112-114 are not limited to the above-mentioned items such as pens 5, but may also be used to hang and carry small items such as pouches or bags that hold items such as pens 5.

[0054] Furthermore, by providing the reflective tapes 112-115, for example, the reflective tapes 112-115 provided on the device holding portion 100 of the wearing device 1 can compensate for the portions of the work clothes that are covered by the retroreflective material and become invisible due to the overlap with the wearing device 1, thereby suppressing a decrease in visibility. Furthermore, by providing the reflective tapes 112-115, for example, visibility can be improved when the color of the work clothes worn by the worker 3 does not require high visibility. Note that although the wearing device 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 is provided with four reflective tapes 112-115, the number of reflective tapes is not limited to four. Furthermore, the number of reflective tapes provided with the above-mentioned loop portions and the number of loop portions provided on one reflective tape are not limited to a specific number.

[0055] Furthermore, the wearing device 1 is not limited to loops using the above-mentioned reflective tapes 112 to 114, and may be provided with loops using a cloth (fabric) other than the reflective tape. For example, the loop 116 at the upper right end of the device holding unit 100 illustrated in Fig. 1 can be used to attach a camera separate from the tablet terminal 2, and may be provided with a black cloth.

[0056] Furthermore, work using the tablet terminal 2 may be performed by a worker 3 wearing a fall arrest device (safety belt) sometimes called a full harness, for example. For this reason, the pair of shoulder straps 140, 145, the pair of waist straps 150, 155, and the cushion part 160 in the wearing device 1 of this embodiment are preferably configured so that even a worker 3 wearing a fall arrest device can easily wear the wearing device 1 and can perform work safely.

[0057] 8, for example, a lanyard attachment part 900 to which one end of a lanyard (lifeline) is attached is provided on the back of a worker 3 wearing a fall arrest device 9, and if the lanyard attachment part 900 of the fall arrest device 9 and the cushion part 160 of the wearing device 1 overlap, for example, the lanyard attachment part 900 may be pressed against the back of the worker 3, causing discomfort or pain. For this reason, it is preferable that the pair of shoulder strap parts 140, 145, the pair of waist wrapping parts 150, 155, and the cushion part 160 of the wearing device 1 of this embodiment be designed so that the wearing device 1 can be worn without interfering with the lanyard attachment part 900 of the fall arrest device 9, as exemplified in FIG.

[0058] Furthermore, when a worker 3 wearing a fall arrest device 9 also wears the attachment 1, before, during, or after work in which the lanyard hook is hung on a life rope or scaffolding erected at the work site, the worker 3 may detach the hook from the life rope or scaffolding to move or perform another task. For this reason, in the attachment 1 of this embodiment, it is preferable to provide, in the protective part 120, hanging portions 122, 123 such as D-rings on which the lanyard hook detached from the life rope or scaffolding is hung, as illustrated in, for example, Figures 1, 2, and 4. In this way, the worker 3 can hang the lanyard hook detached from the life rope or scaffolding on hanging portions 122, 123, leaving both hands free to operate the tablet terminal 2 or perform other tasks.

[0059] As mentioned above, the wearing device 1 described with reference to Figures 1 to 8 is merely one example (one embodiment) of the wearing device 1 according to the present invention. The wearing device 1 according to the present invention can be modified in configuration, some components can be omitted, or other components not shown can be added, without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the device holding part 100 and the protection part 120 in the wearing device 1 can be connected by a stepless hinge or the like so that the angle of the device holding part 100 relative to the protection part 120 can be adjusted and can be maintained at a fixed angle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1 Worker harness (wear) 100 Device holding part 102, 103 holding member 104~107 Fastening members 110 Camera opening 111 Auxiliary parts 112~115 Reflective tape 120 Protection Department 121 Flap 122, 123 Hanging section 130 Hanging Band 132, 134 Hanging part 135, 136 Middle part 140, 145 shoulder strap 150, 155 waist circumference 160 Cushion part 2. Portable information processing device (tablet terminal) 200 Touch Panel Display 210 Camera 3. Workers 4 cases 5 pens 6 carabiners 7 Curl cord 9 Fall arrest equipment 900 Lanyard attachment point

Claims

1. A worker wearing equipment worn by a worker who performs work using an information processing device, a device holder that holds the information processing device in a state where a display surface of the information processing device can be observed; a protection unit connected to the device holding unit, the protection unit being capable of changing its relative position with respect to the device holding unit between a position that covers a display surface of the information processing device held by the device holding unit and a position that allows the display surface to be observed; a belt portion attached to the protective portion and positioning the protective portion in front of the worker, the device holding part and the protection part are connected by the belt part at an end part that is farthest from the head of the operator when the protection part is positioned in front of the user of the information processing device, the device holding unit has an opening / closing unit that can cover and expose a part of a surface of the information processing device held on the opposite side to the display surface, The belt portion has a pair of shoulder strap portions that are hung on the right and left shoulders of the worker, and a waist strap portion that extends around the worker's waist, and the length of each of the pair of shoulder strap portions and the waist strap portion is adjustable. A worker wearing tool characterized by:

2. The opening and closing portion of the device holder exposes a camera provided on the surface of the information processing device opposite to the display surface.

2. The worker wear according to claim 1.

3. The device holder has a loop on the surface opposite to the surface that holds the information processing device, on which one or more articles can be hung.

2. The worker wear according to claim 1.

4. The loop portion is provided by sewing a light-reflecting tape to the device holding portion.

4. The worker wear according to claim 3.

5. a hanging band having at least one hanging portion, one end of which is connected to the device holding portion and the other end of which is connected to the protection portion, for supporting the device holding portion in an opened state so that the display surface of the information processing device can be observed; 2. The worker wear according to claim 1.

6. The belt portion further includes a cushion portion to which the pair of shoulder strap portions and the waist portion are attached on the back of the worker when the worker wears the belt portion.

2. The worker wear according to claim 1.

7. The pair of shoulder straps, the waist strap, and the cushion are configured so that the cushion does not overlap with a back side member of the fall arrest device worn by the worker.

7. The worker wear according to claim 6.

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